Falcons – Panthers December 9, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons tries to tackle DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a diving catch in front of Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers tangles with Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons as he throws a challenge flag during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers holds on for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch in the end zone over defender Chris Hope #24 of the Atlanta Falcons but is ruled out-of-bounds during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank, talks to quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Robert McClain #27 of the Atlanta Falcons tries to tackle Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play in the huddle during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of defender Christopher Owens #21 f the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of defender Christopher Owens #21 f the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons watches on during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers watches as Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons drops a pass during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)